Fake It Til You Make It
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Intro:
Am
Fake it 'til you make it, that's what they say
F
Well I must've made it 'cause I've been faking every day
C
If being sad was a crime, I'd do time
G
If loneliness was a race, I'd be ahead by a mile
[Verso 1]
C
The year is 2026
F
I never thought it'd be like this
C G
Watching the world become a place I used to know
C
With all these strangers on a screen
F
They're all just staring back at me
C G
I'm so connected but I still feel so alone
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
And inside I'm dying
F
But I hide it
C G
With a picture-perfect smile
Am
I post it online
F
Did you go like it?
C G
Do I even like myself?
[Refrão]
Am
Fake it 'til you make it, that's what they say
F
Well I must've made it 'cause I've been faking every day
C
If being sad was a crime, I'd do time
G
If loneliness was a race, I'd be ahead by a mile
Am
Fake it 'til you make it, it's not that hard
F
But every day that I fake it only breaks my heart
C
Don't wanna do this and I can't lie
G
I'm tired of faking I just wanna live my life
[Verso 2]
Am
I tried every filter and facade
F
I swiped and scrolled 'til I could not
C G
But in the end I just can't seem to face the truth
Am
I hate this superficial life
F
I hate how much I need the likes
C G
This validation wasn't worth my wasted youth
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
And inside I'm dying
F
But I hide it
C G
With a picture-perfect smile
Am
I post it online if
F
You don't like it
C G
Then I'll just go take it down
[Refrão]
Am
Fake it 'til you make it, that's what they say
F
Well I must've made it 'cause I've been faking every day
C
If being sad was a crime, I'd do time
G
If loneliness was a race, I'd be ahead by a mile
Am
Fake it 'til you make it, it's not that hard
F
But every day that I fake it only breaks my heart
C
Don't wanna do this and I can't lie
G
I'm tired of faking I just wanna live my life
[Ponte]
F G
And when you finally see
C Am
This mess inside of me
F G
Have some patience, please
C
If I'm not who you thought I'd be
Am F
'Cause I'm not who you thought
G
I'd be
[Refrão]
Am
Fake it 'til you make it, that's what they say
F
Well I must've made it 'cause I've been faking every day
C
If being sad was a crime, I'd do time
G
If loneliness was a race, I'd be ahead by a mile
Am
Fake it 'til you make it, it's not that hard
F
And honestly I am ready for a brand new start
C
Don't wanna do this and I can't lie
G
I'm tired of faking I just wanna live my...
How to play Fake It Til You Make It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.